Nursing - Graduate (NGRD)

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1 Loma Linda University Nursing - Graduate (NGRD) Courses NGRD 500. Primary Care Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practioner: Fragile elders. 2 Continues development of the A-GNP role of health promotion, maintenance, and management. Focuses on fragile elders with acute and chronic conditions. Prerequisite: NGRD 501. NGRD 501. Primary Care Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner I. 5 Introduces the role, professional responsibilities, and clinical practice of the primary care adult-gerontology nurse practitioner (A-GNP). Focuses on primary health care concepts related to health maintenance and promotion of optimal wellness and common, acute illnesses of the adult. Per week: lecture 3 hours, practicum 6 hours. Prerequisite: NGRD 621; NGRD 622, NGRD 624; PHSL 588. NGRD 502. Primary Care Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner II. 6 Focuses on the AGNP role of health promotion and management of reproductive health and related conditions across the adult life span. Per week: lecture 3 hours, practicum 9 hours. Prerequisites: NGRD 501. NGRD 503. Primary Care Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner III. 8 Continues focus on the A-GNP role of health promotion and management of patients with common chronic conditions across the adult life span. Per week: lecture 4 hours, practicum 12 hours. Prerequisite: NGRD 502. NGRD 504. Primary Care Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner IV. 8 week: lecture 4 hours, practicum 12 hours. Prerequisite: NGRD 503. NGRD 505. Primary Care Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner V. 8 Emphasis on integrating prior learning and increasing clinical competence in primary care settings. Includes discussion and on-line certification practice testing in addition to final practicum. Per week: lecture 1 hour, practicum 21 hours. Prerequisite: NGRD 504. NGRD 509. Primary Care Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner: Skills Lab. 1 Unit. Focuses on kinetic learning and practice of primary care clinical skills and procedures. An IP will be assigned at the end of each quarter until all skills laboratory activities for the clinical program are completed. Prerequisites: NGRD 501. NGRD 510. Family Nurse Practitioner: Pediatrics and Adolescent. 5 Focuses on the FNP role of health promotion and management of common conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. Emphasizes normal growth and development and principles of anticipatory guidance. Per week: theory 3 hours, clinical 6 hours. Prerequisites: NGRD 511. NGRD 511. Family Nurse Practitioner I. 5 Introduces the role, professional responsibilities, and clinical practice of the primary care family nurse practitioner (FNP). Focuses on primary health-care concepts related to health maintenance and promotion of optimal wellness and common, acute illnesses across the life span. Per week: lecture 3 hours, practicum 6 hours. NGRD 621; NGRD 622; NGRD 624; PHSL 588. NGRD 512. Family Nurse Practitioner II. 6 Focuses on the FNP role of health promotion and management of reproductive health and related conditions across the adult life span. Per week: lecture 3 hours, practicum 9 hours. Prerequisite: NGRD 511. NGRD 513. Family Nurse Practitioner III. 8 week: lecture 4 hours, practicum 12 hours. Prerequisites: NGRD 512. NGRD 514. Family Nurse Practitioner IV. 8 week: lecture 4 hours, practicum 12 hours. Prerequisites: NGRD 513. NGRD 515. Family Nurse Practitioner V. 8 Emphasis on integrating prior learning and increasing clinical competence in primary care settings. Includes discussion and on-line certification practice testing in addition to final practicum. Per week: lecture 1 hour, practicum 21 hours. Prerequisites: NGRD 514. NGRD 519. Family Nurse Practitioner: Skills Lab. 1 Unit. Focuses on kinetic learning and practice of primary care clinical skills and procedures. An IP will be assigned at the end of each quarter until all skills laboratory activities for the clinical program are completed. Prerequisite: NGRD 511. NGRD 520. Neonatal Advanced Health Assessment. 4 Focuses on neonatal assessment of a neonate from birth to 2 years of age. Additional overview of specific gestational age, behavioral and developmental assessment, comprehensive history and neonatal physical examination, diagnostic testing, and family assessment. Per week: lecture 3 hours, practicum 3 hours. Prerequisite: PHSL 588. NGRD 521. Neonatal Nurse Practitioner I. 4 Focuses on concepts and principles of genetics, embryology, growth and development, physiology/ pathophysiology, and pharmacology/ toxicology as relevant to the assessment and management of the health promotion and maintenance needs of the newborn. Per week: theory 2 hours; laboratory 3 hours; clinical 3 hours. Prerequisite: NGRD 520, NGRD 623; PHSL 588. NGRD 522. Neonatal Nurse Practitioner II. 4 Focuses on concepts and principles of pathophysiology, neonatal disease entities, and disorders in relation to the clinical management of the sick and growing neonate in the NICU. Understanding the morbidities and follow-up care needed. Per week: theory 3 hours; clinical 3 hours. Prerequisite: NGRD 521. NGRD 523. Neonatal Nurse Practitioner III. 5 Focuses on concepts and principles of pathophysiology and neonatal disease entities and disorders in the management of the acutely ill neonate. Emphasis on assessment, diagnosis, and prioritization of the acutely ill neonate. Understanding the common morbidities of the premature infant. Per week: theory 3 hours; clinical 6 hours. Prerequisites: NGRD 522.

2 2 Nursing - Graduate (NGRD) NGRD 524. Neonatal Nurse Practitioner IV. 8 Synthesizes concepts, principles, theories, knowledge, and skills from the preceding advanced neonatal critical care nursing courses to practice. The use of specific interventions and diagnostic procedures of a critically ill and high-risk neonate. Using diagnostic reasoning to create a management plan for the critically ill neonate, with focus on neurodevelopmental needs and enhancing developmental outcomes. Per week: theory 4 hours; clinical 12 hours. Prerequisite: NGRD 523. NGRD 525. Neonatal Nurse Practitioner V. 8 Synthesizes concepts, principles, theories, knowledge, and skills from the preceding advanced neonatal critical care nursing courses to practice. Emphasis on assessment and management of neonates in the NICU, with direct collaboration with physicians. Additional multidisciplinary collaboration used for management of the neonates and family-centered care. Per week: theory 4 hours; clinical 12 hours. Prerequisite: NGRD 524. NGRD 526. Neonatal Nurse Practitioner VI: Practicum. 9 Emphasis on clinical competency in the neonatal nurse practitioner role. Focus on stabilization and management of the critically ill neonate and multi-organ complications in the NICU. Management of a caseload of high-risk neonates and their family. Includes discussion and certification practice testing in addition to final practicum. Per week: theory 1 hour; clinical 24 hours. Prerequisites: NGRD 525. NGRD 531. Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner I. 4 Focuses on basic primary health-care concepts of children from birth through 21 years of age related to health maintenance and promotion. Emphasis on learning developmental milestones, childhood immunizations, and prescription writing. Introduction to the role of a pediatric nurse practitioner in the community. Per week: theory 3 hours; practicum 3 hours. Prerequisites: NGRD 621; NGRD 622; NGRD 624; PHSL 588. NGRD 532. Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner II. 6 Continues development of the PNP primary care role for children from birth through 21 years of age, related to assessment and management of common or acute illnesses, while incorporating health maintenance and prevention. Per week: theory 3 hours, practicum 9 hours. Prerequisite: NGRD 531. NGRD 533. Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner III. 6 Continues development of the PNP primary care role in screening, assessment, and management of chronic diseases in children from birth through 21 years of age. Per week: theory 3 hours, practicum 90 hours. Prerequisite: NGRD 533. NGRD 534. Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner IV. 6 Emphasizes the assessment and management of children from birth to 21 years of age with rare complex chronic health problems such as genetic syndromes and children with special needs. Per week: theory 3 hours, practicum 9 hours. Prerequisite: NGRD 533. NGRD 535. Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner V. 6 Emphasizes the development of advanced clinical skills in conjunction with the advance practice role. Discusses health-care issues related to policy, ethics/ culture, and research. Per week: theory 3 hours, practicum 9 hours. Prerequisite: NGRD 534. NGRD 536. Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner VI: Practicum. 7 Focuses on integration and synthesis of knowledge and skills under the guidance of an expert preceptor, with the goal of working independently and collaboratively within a health-care team. Includes discussion and certification practice testing in addition to final practicum. Per week: theory 1 hour, practicum 18 hours. Prerequisite: NGRD 535. NGRD 539. Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Skills Lab. 1 Unit. This skills lab is designed to equip pediatric nurse practitioner students with common ambulatory care skills most often used in pediatric primary care clinics. An IP will be assigned at the end of each quarter until all skills lab activities for the clinical program are completed. Prerequisite: NGRD 531. NGRD 541. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner I. 4 Focuses on psychopharmacology principles and treatment in clinical management of psychiatric disorders and symptoms across the life span. Per week: theory 3 hours; clinical 3 hours. Prerequisites: NGRD 621; NGRD 622; NGRD 624; PHSL 588. NGRD 542. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner II. 6 Focuses on mental health promotion and assessment of psychiatric disorders occurring in children, adolescents, adults, and families across the life span. Per week: theory 3 hours, clinical 9 hours. Prerequisite: NGRD 541. NGRD 543. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner III. 6 Focuses on modalities of evidence-based treatment of children, adolescents, and family with common, chronic, and complex psychopathology; and on clinical experience in the assessment and management of these psychiatric disorders. Per week: theory: 3 hours, clinical 9 hours. Prerequisite: NGRD 542. NGRD 544. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner IV. 6 Focuses on modalities of evidence-based treatment of the adult, geriatric, and family with common, chronic, and complex psychopathology; and on clinical experience in the assessment and management of these psychiatric disorders. Per week: theory 3 hours, clinical 9 hours. Prerequisite: NGRD 543. NGRD 545. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner V. 6 Focuses on modalities of evidence-based psychotherapies, as well as complementary and alternative approaches across the lifespan with emphasis on select psychiatric disorders, community psychiatric populations, and brief solution-oriented psychotherapy. Prerequisite: NGRD 544. NGRD 546. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner VI. 7 Final clinical practicum with opportunity to develop autonomy while working with preceptors in clinical settings. Focuses on integration of learning from all prior psychiatric nurse practitioner courses and clinical experiences. Includes discussion and certification practice testing in addition to final practicum. Per week: theory 1 hour, practicum 18 hours. Prerequisite: NGRD 545. NGRD 551. Adult - Gerontology I. 4 Focuses on theoretical basis of advanced nursing practice for adult and aging clients related to health-care delivery and continuity of chronic illness care in vulnerable populations. Contents applied to selected client populations.

3 Loma Linda University NGRD 552. Adult - Gerontology II. 4 Focuses on the physiological basis of advanced practice nursing care of adult and aging clients with specific acute and chronic health conditions. Utilizes a systems approach to the management of complex patient problems. NGRD 553. Adult - Gerontology III. 4 Focuses on issues relevant to the clinical nurse specialist caring for the adult and aging client. Includes topics and applications relevant to organization leadership, clinical reasoning, quality improvement, collaboration, consultation, finances, and other concepts necessary for CNS role implementation. Per week: theory 2 hours, clinical 6 hours. NGRD 554. Adult - Gerontology: Clinical Practicum. 2-8 Experiential learning of the advanced practice role under the guidance of faculty and clinical experts in the area of adult and aging. Emphasizes the clinical competencies outlined by AACN. Per week: clinical hours variable. Prerequisite: NGRD 553. NGRD 561. Pediatrics I. 4 Focuses on theoretical basis of advanced nursing practice for the child and family related to health-care delivery and continuity of chronic illness care in vulnerable populations. Students apply content to selected client populations. NGRD 562. Pediatrics II. 4 Focuses on the pathophysiological basis of advanced practice nursing care of the child with specific acute and chronic health conditions. Utilizes a systems approach to the management of complex patient problems. NGRD 563. Pediatrics III. 4 Focuses on issues relevant to the clinical nurse specialist caring for the child and family. Includes topics and applications relevant to organization leadership, clinical reasoning, quality improvement, collaboration, consultation, finances, and other concepts necessary for CNS role implementation. Per week: theory 2 hours, clinical 6 hours. NGRD 564. Pediatrics: Practicum. 2-8 Experiential learning of the CNS advanced practice role under the guidance of faculty and clinical experts in the area of the child and family. Emphasizes the clinical competencies outlined by AACN. Per week: clinical hours variable. NGRD 580. Advanced Health Assessment for Nurse Anesthetists. 4 Focuses on health history and physical assessment as they relate to the perioperative patient population. Includes invasive and noninvasive systems assessment and diagnostic methods. Principles and application of health promotion strategies for the CRNA population. NGRD 600. Teaching and Learning Theory. 3 Explores the components of the teaching-learning process, including traditional and current modalities. Provides opportunities for students to practice specific teaching strategies. NGRD 601. Curriculum Development in Higher Education. 3 Emphasizes the basic principles of curriculum building (needs assessment, program planning, implementation, and evaluation) within the context of the purposes, trends, and issues of the undergraduate curriculum in higher education. Considers content in nursing science and physical therapy and related disciplines in the context of the philosophical base and nursing and physical therapy theory. Synthesizes knowledge and application through a curriculum development project. NGRD 602. Assessment of Learning Outcomes. 3 Explores methods of assessing classroom and clinical performance in nursing. Assists students in developing measurement instruments that assess clinical reasoning. Discusses test administration, results analysis, and appropriate feedback. Addresses social, ethical, and legal issues related to evaluation, testing, and grading. NGRD 603. Educational Leadership. 2 Focuses on development of leadership skills within the nursing education arena that facilitates quality education. Explores the processes of moving from a nurse faculty role to a leadership role with a perspective toward developing educational approaches that meet current and future needs of students and facilitate the development of nursing faculty. Learned leadership to advance nursing education by being involved with others, being authentic, and creating an environment for change. NGRD 604. Teaching Practicum. 3 Assists the student in developing the ability to teach both theory and clinical components in the specialty area of choice. Emphasizes the nurse teacher as facilitator of learning. Integrates expected knowledge and skills related to educational methodology and clinical nursing. Practice teaching done in the classroom and clinical setting. Per week: theory 0 hours, practicum 9-12 hours. Prerequisite: NGRD 600. NGRD 605. Clinical Practicum: Nurse Educator. 3 Focuses on in-depth clinical expertise in selected area of nursing practice. Considers strategies to use clinical expertise in facilitating future nursing students' learning. NGRD 606. Nursing Administration Practicum Provides opportunities for the ongoing development and refinement of leadership capability in selected areas of nursing administration. Students showcase competencies in the synthesis and application of nursing, management, economic, and human resources theories to solve realworld issues of importance to the profession and the workplace. Per week: lecture 0 hours, practicum 3-30 hours. Prerequisites: NGRD 652; HADM 528. NGRD 610. Master's Comprehensive Project. 2 Comprehensive project based on a PICOT question as appropriate for focus area of study. Prerequisite: NGRD 651, NGRD 658; Completion of clinical courses required for concentration area. NGRD 621. Pharmacology in Advanced Practice I. 2 Principles of pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapeutics, and pharmacokinetics. Overview of specific major drug classifications, discussion of the therapeutic use of drugs, and application to medical conditions. Addresses specific legal and ethical issues for advanced practice. Prerequisite: PHSL 588. NGRD 622. Pharmacology in Advanced Practice II. 3 Builds on principles discussed in NGRD 621, with a focus on additional specific major drug classifications, discussion of the therapeutic use of these drugs, and application to medical conditions. Prerequisite: NGRD 621. NGRD 623. Neonatal Pharmacology. 3 Advanced principles of neonatal pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Additional overview of specific drug classifications within the neonatal population. Prerequisite NGRD 621.

4 4 Nursing - Graduate (NGRD) NGRD 624. Advanced Health Assessment. 4 Focus on advanced health assessment skills and knowledge necessary to successfully conduct a comprehensive history and physical throughout the lifespan. Emphasizes a wholistic plan of care, including health promotion strategies, while considering cultural and developmental variations of the patient. Prerequisite: PHSL 588. NGRD 650. Advanced Role Development and Collaboration. 4 Focuses on transition to advanced practice and Doctor of Nursing Practice role. Topics include advanced practice nursing, theoretical bases, competencies, interprofessional collaboration, legal requirements, evidence-based practice, and professional writing. NGRD 651. Theoretical Foundations for Evidence-based Practice. 4 Focuses on the philosophical, theoretical, and scientific foundations of nursing practice. Examines evidence-based models and theories for use in clinical decision making and program development. NGRD 652. Health Care Systems Leadership. 4 Applies leadership theories and organizational models to complex professional and systems issues addressed by the advanced practice nursing leader. Focuses on development of leadership competencies for quality health care. NGRD 653. Health Systems Policy Development and Advocacy. 4 Evaluates the impact of sociopolitical systems/processes within the context of current trends and issues affecting population health. Explores the impact of nursing on systems in the workplace, community, professional organizations, and government. Emphasizes strategic planning, policy formation, and advocacy. NGRD 654. Social Context of Nursing. 4 Examines factors that contribute to disease prevention, health promotion, and well-being in vulnerable and diverse populations. Analyzes models, programs, and systems that address assessment, implementation, and evaluation for safe, equitable, culturally competent, and just health care. NGRD 655. Health Systems Finance. 4 Focuses on health-care economics and finance including evaluation of financial reports, business plans, and cost-benefit analyses of caredelivery systems. Explores strategies for optimizing fiscal resources to ensure safe patient care and best practices. NGRD 656. Outcomes Assessment for Strategic Planning. 4 Examines and evaluates patient outcomes across the health-care system. Considers strategic planning, quality improvement, and information and technology systems that promote excellence in nursing practice. NGRD 657. Intermediate Statistics for Translational Nursing Research. 4 Topics in intermediate statistics including ANOVA, multiple regression, other multivariate statistical procedures, and interpreting computer output. Applies statistical analysis in translational research. NGRD 658. Translational Research for Advance Pracatice. 4 Applies qualitative and quantitative research to the improvement of nursing practice. Prerequisite: NGRD 651; NGRD 657. NGRD 659A. Writing for Publication I. 1 Unit. First of a three-course mentored writing experience that includes publishable manuscript. NGRD 659B. Writing for Publication II. 1 Unit. Second of a three-course mentored writing experience that includes publishable manuscript. Prerequisite: NGRD 659A. NGRD 659C. Writing for Publication III. 2 Third of a three-course mentored writing experience that includes publishable manuscript. Prerequisite: NGRD 658, NGRD 658B. NGRD 660. Integrative Leadership Case Study. 1-6 Focuses on integration of advanced concepts for DNP practice. Provides opportunity to extend learning from previous academic work to achieve the knowledge needed for the D.N.P. degree. Course may be processed as an IP but must be completed before beginning NGRD 667 DNP Proposal Development. NGRD 667. DNP Proposal Development. 3 Examines the Iowa Model of Research in Practice (IMRP) guidelines and process to systematically develop the approach for implementation of an evidence-based project to improve patient care quality. Includes identification of the EBP question, the search for evidence, and steps for effective translation of the project into the specific practice setting. Prerequisite: NGRD 658. NGRD 669A. DNP Project I. 3 The first of six courses in the development of the DNP project. Student focuses on identifying and describing in detail the project problem, forming the project guidance committee and project team in the practice setting, and beginning development of the DNP project paper and PowerPoint presentation. Prerequisite: NGRD 667. NGRD 669B. DNP Project II. 3 The second of six courses in the development of the DNP project. Student comprehensively reviews and critiques relevant literature, works through the IRB approval process, and continues developing the DNP project paper and PowerPoint presentation. Prerequisite: NGRD 669A. NGRD 669C. DNP Project III. 3 The third of six courses in the development of the DNP project. Student pilots the project in the practice setting, and continues developing the DNP project paper and PowerPoint presentation. Prerequisite: NGRD 669B. NGRD 669D. DNP Project IV. 2 The fourth of six courses in the development of the DNP project. Student implements the change project using appropriate communication strategies with key personnel and adapts change strategies appropriately, continues developing the DNP project paper and PowerPoint presentation. Prerequisite: NGRD 669C. NGRD 669E. DNP Project V. 3 The fifth of six courses in the development of the DNP project. Student monitors and analyzes the change project, evaluates key variables, implements adjustments as needed, identifies implications for future work. Student continues developing the DNP project paper and PowerPoint Presentation. Prerequisite: NGRD 669D. NGRD 669F. DNP Project VI. 2 The last of six courses in the development of the DNP project. Student develops results for dissemination through publication and presentation, and completes the DNP project paper and PowerPoint Presentation. Prerequisite: NGRD 669E.

5 Loma Linda University NGRD 680. Strategies for Theory Development in Nursing. 4 Engages the student in examining and applying the process of concept and theory development. Students analyze phenomena of interest, use selected strategies to construct conceptual relationships, and evaluate theoretical frameworks for development of nursing science. NGRD 681. Philosophical Foundations of Nursing Science. 4 Explores the development of scientific thought and knowledge. Examines sources of knowledge and the assumptions underlying major approaches to scientific inquiry. Critiques these approaches in relation to knowledge development of nursing science. NGRD 682. Methods of Disciplined Inquiry. 2 Provides an overview of formal methods of inquiry and explores the responsibility of doctorally prepared nurses for the future of nursing knowledge. Helps students build a foundation for a program of formal scholarly inquiry in an identified area of interest. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Ph.D. degree program in the School of Nursing; or consent of instructor. NGRD 683. Mentored Research. 2 Student participates in the research process or engages in research activities guided by mentors. Experience contributes to ongoing development of the student's knowledge in research planning, design conduct, analysis, or dissemination. Research activity may continue beyond one quarter (IP eligible). Acceptance into the Ph.D. degree program in nursing. NGRD 684. Advanced Quantitative Research Methods. 4 Examines advanced quantitative research methods applicable to advancing and developing nursing science. Topics range from the formulation of research problems and questions to discussing and identifying complex designs and methods. Guides the student in development of a quantitative research proposal that focuses on an area of study that may serve as the initial step in conducting independent dissertation research. Prerequisite: Minimum of one doctoral-level statistics course, or equivalent. NGRD 685. Advanced Qualitative Research Methods. 4 Advanced course in qualitative research methods. Emphasizes selected qualitative and mixed research methodologies specific to social, clinical, and health services research. Topics covered include theoretical bases for conducting qualitative research; research design; data gathering, including interviewing, observation, archival and historical research, and data analysis and writing. Introduces various approaches for integrating qualitative and quantitative methodologies. NGRD 681, NGRD 682. NGRD 686. Applied Psychometrics for Health Care. 4 Advanced study of psychological tests and application in the health sciences. Includes review of prerequisite basic statistics (correlation and regression) and an introduction to more advanced analyses important to test development and evaluation (exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis). Focuses on methods of test development; procedures for evaluating psychometric adequacy (reliability, validity, and generalization); and practical issues in the use and interpretation of test scores (scoring, cultural diversity, and test bias). Prerequisite: STAT 531 or equivalent. NGRD 687. LLU Scholars Seminar. 1 Unit. Online seminar that provides students with a forum for systematic scholarly discussion of their developing role as Ph.D.-prepared stewards of the nursing profession. Helps students integrate and apply core content to their role, philosophy, and research emphasis while exchanging and critiquing ideas in a professional and collegial setting. Progresses from role transition through dissertation support over the course of four years. Prerequisite: Admission to Ph.D. degree program; or consent of instructor. NGRD 688. Nursing Science Seminar. 1 Unit. Nursing phenomena. Focus varies according to national emphases in nursing research and focus areas of participants. Emphasizes critical examination of conceptual, theoretical, and methodological issues relative to the selective topic. Prerequisite: Doctoral standing or consent of instructor. NGRD 689. Spiritual Care: Theory, Research and Practice. 3,4 Examines spirituality and religiosity in the context of health and illness, and provides or coaches others in providing spiritually sensitive health care. Emphasizes empirical, personal, and ethical sources of knowledge about spirituality and religiosity, using knowledge generated in health care, psychology, anthropology, and other fields. Additional project required for fourth unit. NGRD 696. Master's Thesis. 1-5 Completion of the requirements of the master's thesis. Prerequisites: NGRD 657; NGRD 658; approval of advisor. NGRD 697. Dissertation Research. 1-8 Development, conduct, analysis, and defense of dissertation research. IP may be applied as needed, depending on the progress of the work. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the Comprehensive Examination. NGRD 699. Guided Study. 1-6 Opportunity for intensive study in a selected area of nursing, under faculty direction.